Miss America’s Teen State Titleholder Scholarship
Full tuition and fees · about $120,000 over 4 years
State titleholders of Miss America’s Teen who step on the national stage.
Renewable
No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page
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Mississippi State University
PublicMississippi State, MSAdmit rate 78%
- Biggest award
- Full tuition and fees
- Worth up to
- about $120,000 total
- Awards
- 14 · 6 guaranteed
- Cost per year
- $26,295
Guaranteed with admission
Guaranteed if you meet the cutoffs
Freshman Academic Scholarship (Non-Residents)
$24,000 a year · about $96,000 over 4 years
Minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.30 and qualifying test scores (e.g., 31+ ACT for highest tiers).
Cutoff: 4.1 GPA and 1390 SAT or 31 ACTOut-of-state studentsRenewable
Dec 1, 2026 (estimated)Official page
Freshman Non-Resident Academic Scholarship (no test score, lowest tier)
$12,000 a year · about $48,000 over 4 years
GPA 3.30-3.59, no test required = $12,000/yr Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship.
Cutoff: 3.3 GPAOut-of-state studentsRenewable
Dec 1, 2026 (estimated)Official page
Freshman Academic Scholarship (Mississippi Residents)
$10,500 a year · about $42,000 over 4 years
Minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0 and minimum ACT score of 21 (or SAT equivalent).
Cutoff: 3.6 GPA and 1450 SAT or 33 ACTIn-state studentsRenewable
Dec 1, 2026 (estimated)Official page
Transfer Academic Scholarship (Mississippi Residents)
$1,000 a year · about $4,000 over 4 years
Minimum overall transferable GPA of 3.25.
Cutoff: 3.0 GPA and 1060 SAT or 21 ACTIn-state studentsRenewable
Dec 1, 2026 (estimated)Official page
Housing Scholarship (34+ ACT/SAT)
One-year on-campus housing scholarship (double occupancy value)
Minimum 34 ACT or SAT equivalent score.
Cutoff: 34 ACT
No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page
Separate application
Separate application
National Merit Semi-Finalist Scholarship Package
Full tuition and fees · about $120,000 over 4 years
Must be named a National Merit Semi-Finalist by the NMSC. 3.0+ GPA required.
Cutoff: 3.0 GPANational MeritRenewable
No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page
National Merit Finalist Scholarship Package
Full tuition and fees · about $120,000 over 4 years
Must be named a National Merit Finalist and list MSU as first-choice college with NMSC. 3.0+ GPA required for renewal.
Cutoff: 3.0 GPANational MeritRenewable
No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page
Miss Teen State Winner Scholarship
Full tuition and fees · about $120,000 over 4 years
Must be the state winner of Miss Teen USA or Miss Teen America programs. 3.0+ GPA required.
Cutoff: 3.0 GPARenewable
No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page
Presidential Endowed Scholarship Package
$26,750 a year · about $107,000 over 4 years
Minimum 30 ACT/1360 SAT and 3.75 9th-11th grade GPA. Must be an entering first-time freshman.
Cutoff: 3.75 GPA and 1360 SAT or 30 ACTRenewable
Dec 1, 2026 (estimated)Official page
Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program (METP)
Full cost of attendance · about $105,000 over 4 years
Top-tier students entering the teaching profession. Requires separate application and interview.
In-state studentsMajor-specificRenewable
No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page
Non-Resident Military Tuition Waiver (NRMTW)
$18,132 a year · about $73,000 over 4 years
Veterans, active duty service members, and their dependents.
Out-of-state studentsRenewable
No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page
Miss Mississippi Scholarship (Winner)
Full tuition and fees · about $44,000 over 4 years
Must be the overall state winner of the Miss Mississippi Program. 3.0+ GPA required.
Cutoff: 3.0 GPAIn-state studentsRenewable
No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page
HELP – Higher Ed Legislative Plan
Full tuition and fees · about $44,000 over 4 years
MS resident, 20+ ACT/1030 SAT, 2.5+ GPA, and Pell-eligible income thresholds. Must complete HELP core curriculum.
Cutoff: 2.5 GPA and 1030 SAT or 20 ACTIn-state studentsNeed-basedRenewable
No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page